Inspection Reports for Orchard Ridge Residences
986 ORCHARD WAY, DALTON, GA, 30721
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The most recent inspection on April 2, 2025, identified deficiencies related to workforce qualifications and training documentation, including certifications in first aid, CPR, physical exams, tuberculosis screenings, criminal background checks, and required trainings. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with staff certifications and training requirements, indicating a recurring theme in workforce qualifications. Complaint investigations conducted over the past years were consistently unsubstantiated, with no rule violations found. Prior reports also noted a failure to maintain an emergency water supply and timely employee training, but enforcement actions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to be addressing these workforce documentation issues, though some deficiencies have persisted over time.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
2.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
51% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Apr 2, 2025
Visit Reason
An on-site visit was conducted at the facility on April 2, 2025, for investigation #GA50000603, a compliance and follow-up inspection.
Complaint Details
Investigation #GA50000603 triggered the compliance and follow-up inspection.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection. The review of facility records showed that Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C have current required training and certifications in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, physical exams, tuberculosis screenings, criminal history background checks, and proxy training and skills competency checklists.
Deficiencies (5)
Workforce Qualifications and Training - Evidence of current certification in emergency first aid.
Workforce Qualifications and Training - Evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Workforce Qualifications and Training - Documentation of physical exams and tuberculosis screenings.
Criminal History Background Checks for Employees Required.
Evidence of trainings, skills competency determinations and recertifications as required.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Named in workforce qualifications and training findings. | |
| Staff B | Named in workforce qualifications and training findings. | |
| Staff C | Named in workforce qualifications and training findings and criminal history background check. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Oct 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct an annual inspection of Orchard Ridge Residences.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff had current certifications in emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, tuberculosis screenings and physical examinations within twelve months prior to employment, satisfactory criminal background checks, and evidence of required trainings, skills competency determinations, and recertifications.
Deficiencies (5)
Facility failed to ensure staff had evidence of current certification in emergency first aid.
Facility failed to ensure staff had evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Facility failed to ensure staff had received tuberculosis screening and physical examination within twelve months prior to employment.
Facility failed to obtain satisfactory criminal history background check for Staff C.
Facility failed to ensure staff had evidence of trainings, skills competency determinations, and recertifications as required.
Report Facts
Staff hired dates: Staff A hired 8/1/24, Staff B hired 1/2/24, Staff C hired 2/26/24
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Named in deficiencies related to missing certifications, screenings, and trainings | |
| Staff B | Named in deficiencies related to missing certifications, screenings, and trainings | |
| Staff C | Named in deficiencies related to missing certifications, screenings, background check, and trainings |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intakes GA00244163.
Complaint Details
Investigation was conducted related to intake GA00244163; no violations were found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 3, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intakes #GA00238177 and #GA00239338. An on-site visit was made on 10/3/23 and the investigation was completed on 10/6/23.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intakes #GA00238177 and #GA00239338 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 2, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00236455 and conduct the compliance inspection.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA00236455; no rule violations were found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00227442 and GA00229516.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00227442 and GA00229516 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 16, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00219677.
Complaint Details
Investigation was completed on 2022-01-04 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 25, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the compliance inspection and to investigate intakes #GA00214621, #GA00214575, and #GA00214599.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating intakes #GA00214621, #GA00214575, and #GA00214599.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that employees received required work-related training within the first sixty days of employment, including infection control, medication training, CPR, and First Aid. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain a three day emergency supply of water for drinking and food preparation.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure that employees received work-related training within the first sixty days of employment, including infection control, medication training, CPR, and First Aid.
Failure to maintain a three day emergency supply of water for drinking and food preparation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 3, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this inspection was to investigate complaint intakes #GA00215135, #GA00215159, and #GA00215136.
Complaint Details
Investigation began on 2021-07-13 and was completed on 2021-08-31. No rule violations were found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
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